The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-16

when the vote was announced, Healy walked
out OF the House, applauded by all the Parnell-
ites' who stood up, waving hats and raising
Cheer after cheer
Mr.. Saundersou, upon attempting to resume
ms speech. was interrupted with loud cries of
Withdraw Withdraw"
Mr. Sexton, interrupting, asked Saunderson
whether he lSaundersonl persisted in his state
ment or would withdraw it.
AR Saundersnn replied that Sheridan was a
member OF the executive committee of which
the member from West Belfast Mr. Sexton)
was also member Loud cries of ..Vithdrav- u
Mr. Sexton-Did know him to be a muiererl
Did ever associate with a man whom knew
10 De murderers tCheers, and voice With
draw you murderer
Mr.. Saunderson-I said Sheridan was on the
committee. and against him true bill was found
Tor completely in the Phoenix Park murders
Inc committee must have known what kind of
man he was.
Here Mr. Sexton. springing to his feet shouted,
= say you are a willful. cowardly liar"
There was another uproar. The Parnellites all
rose and cheered frantically. and waving hats
As soon as there was chance to be heard. Mr.
sexton, again addressing Saunderson, exclaimed:
n only met You outside the door of this
fouse. would thrash you within AN inch of
your hfe."
The excitement again renewed. The
Speaker arose. and addressed the House. but his
voice was inaudible above the din. When quiet
vas somewhat restored. the Speaker said that
unless Mr.. Sexton withdrew the EXPRESSION he
would be compelled to name him. He appealed
10 the House to assist him IN his duty, adding
that be was willing to DO anything in his power
TO allay the bad feeling Cheers. The
Speaker then asked SauDderson whether he
charged Sexton with assocating with murder
ers.
Mr. Saunderson. after several evasive an
swers, which were interrupted by loud cries of
Answer" Answer the Speakers question:
etc., eventually withdrew the words he had
used.
The Speaker then asked Mr. Sexton to with
draw his expression, at the same time adding,
Il cannot conceal from myself the fact that the
provocation has been very great" Loud
cheers
Mr. Sexton formally withdrew his expression.
Mr.. Leake suggested that Mr.. Healy be re-
called.
The Speaker said nothing could oe done in the
matter until the mex. sitting.
Mr. Sexton gave notice that at the next sitting
of the House he would move the suspension of
Mr. Healy be revoked. Cheers.
Mr.. Sauuderson resumed his speech. He said
Mr. Sexton was present at the meeting at which
Egan was made secretary of the Clan-naGael
which was murder society of America.
Mr.. Sexton rose to a point Of order.
The Speaker advised Mr.. Saunderson to with
draw the offensive expression, and another
scene of confusion ensued, Mr.. Saunderson re-
peating the words, whereupon Sexton shouted.
The honorable gentleman is again a liar"
The Speaker called upon both members to
withdraw their offensive remarks, which they
did.
Mr.. Saunderson again resumed his speech.
and charged the Parnellites with various con-
nections with Egan. Ford and other advocates
of murder. At the conclusion of his speech
Saunderson was greeted with cheers from the
Conservative benches. Adjourned.
Healy was suspended for a week.
The Daily News tLiberal). commenting on the
occurrences in the Commons, SAYS the Speaker
deserves the greatest credit fer the courtesy
lmpartiality and nice sense of honor which
marked his demeanor on a very critical OCCASION